Surgical First Assistant / RNFA – Expert OR Support

Gateway Regional Medical Center; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant or RN First Assistant to support surgeons and the operative team in a fast-paced Surgical Services environment.

The role requires knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, and perioperative patient care, with responsibilities spanning pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases; candidates may qualify through CST, RNFA, or RN First Assistant pathways and must hold BLS and state licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
• Current CST certification required.
• Surgical First Assistant certification or appropriate first-assist training/credentials preferred or required based on assigned duties.
• Previous operating room experience required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first assistant during surgical procedures within the individual's scope of practice, education, training, and hospital privileges.
• Assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, suturing, wound closure, and other first-assist functions as appropriate.
• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures, including instruments, supplies, equipment, and sterile fields.
• Maintain sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and provide appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with surgical counts in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning and preparation while maintaining patient safety.
• Assist with specimen collection, identification, and handling according to established procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized operating room environment.
• Properly prepare, clean, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia personnel, surgical technologists, and other team members.
• Assist with postoperative care and transition of care as appropriate to the individual's role and scope of practice.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, regulatory, and hospital requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical experience

Sterile technique

Perioperative patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Illinois RN license

RN First Assistant certification or equivalent

Job description

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant or RN First Assistant to support surgeons and the operative team in a fast-paced Surgical Services environment.

The role requires knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, and perioperative patient care, with responsibilities spanning pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases; candidates may qualify through CST, RNFA, or RN First Assistant pathways and must hold BLS and state licensure.